🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer behind many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes just weeks after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Lasting Legacy Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as a number of outfits for her US tour after becoming Duchess. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in partnership with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer behind many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes just weeks after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Lasting Legacy Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as a number of outfits for her US tour after becoming Duchess. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in partnership with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.